4/40. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 476b — Prayer Praise After Ruku
What Is To Be Said When Raising One's Head From Bowing
Rabbana Lakal Hamd Hadith: Praise Allah After Ruku
Sahih Muslim : 476b
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 476b
حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، وَابْنُ، بَشَّارٍ قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ عُبَيْدِ بْنِ الْحَسَنِ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ عَبْدَ اللَّهِ بْنَ أَبِي أَوْفَى، قَالَ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَدْعُو بِهَذَا الدُّعَاءِ " اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّنَا لَكَ الْحَمْدُ مِلْءَ السَّمَوَاتِ وَمِلْءَ الأَرْضِ وَمِلْءَ مَا شِئْتَ مِنْ شَىْءٍ بَعْدُ " .
Abdullah b. Aufa Narrated from:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to recite this supplication: O Allah! our Lord, unto Thee be praise that would fill the heavens and the earth and fill that which will please Thee besides them.
Reference : Sahih Muslim 476bIn-book reference : Book 4, Hadith 230USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 4, Hadith 964
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 476b
This Hadith is a clear example of praise after ruku in Salah. Abdullah b. Aufa reports that the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم used to recite a dua that begins with deep gratitude: O Allah, our Lord, to You belongs praise. The words picture praise so wide that it would fill the heavens, the earth, and whatever else Allah wills. For readers searching for Rabbana lakal hamd hadith, this narration shows a simple but powerful way the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم praised Allah in prayer. The focus is not on asking for something first. It starts with hamd, thankfulness, and honor for Allah.
What we learn from this hadith
- Praise of Allah has a special place inside prayer.
- The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم used words of broad and humble gratitude.
- A servant can praise Allah without limiting that praise to what he can imagine.
- The wording teaches calm, focused remembrance after bowing.
